A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2180752 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2182136 epoch_slot_no: 536 block_no: 2180649 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1115 time: 2019-02-11 00:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6f57096265fced10300b13d431a48b784940526d74d9aaf715570c3e9f91b7aBlock Operator
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